Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Aussies

Carla M.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds, Miniature Australian Shepherds, and Toy Australian Shepherds

  • Philpot, KY

Meet the breeder

I'm Carla M., the breeder behind Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Aussies located in Philpot, KY. We are focused on providing healthy, intelligent family pets. All of our dogs live in our home as pets first of all, and breeding dogs secondly. Our pups are born and raised in our home and exposed to family life from birth. We work hard to preserve the breed standard and produce dogs that will excel in herding, dog sports, conformation, therapy, as service dogs, and are valued family members. Our aussies are health tested to their breed's full genetic disease panel. We only raise one or two litters a year and are selective about their forever homes. Through temperament testing and interviews, we do our best to ensure your new pup is the right fit for your home.

Q. & A. with Carla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding to not only preserve my own bloodlines, but to improve the breed with each litter and do my part to ensure the well-being of these dogs for generations to come. The fulfillment of seeing new puppies born, watching them grow, and helping shape and train them in preparation for their new forever homes is so rewarding.

  • What makes your program special?

    I strive to help all of my clients find the right pup for their needs and lifestyle. My dogs and puppies are considered members of my family, and they get the best care I can possibly provide. I spend lots of time with my dogs and puppies and enjoy training them so that they will be prepared for their new lives with their forever families. If you are looking for the perfect companion, look no further!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Carla

Carla has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $550 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies are sold on a limited registration spay-neuter contract unless other arrangements have been made before a deposit is placed. Your deposit holds your puppy until it is ready to go home at the age of 8-9 weeks of age. Although our deposits are non-refundable, they may be transferred to a future litter if circumstances change.”

Contract & health guarantee

Carla may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Carla offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Carla directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carla.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Philpot, KY

523 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)

450 miles away

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Meet in Louisville, KY

450 miles away

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More about Carla

  • Club memberships

    Carla is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the United States .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Carla has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Carla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Carla’s links

Carla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Miller Hill Mini American Shepherds and Mini Aussies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Miniature American Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Carla to bring home their puppies.

  • Richard B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Carla provided us with a beautiful and healthy miniature Australian Shepherd puppy she had named Peppermint Patty. Patty is everything Carla claimed her to be. Conformation is great, socialized very well, confident personality and loves everyone she meets. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have found Carla and her puppies. If you are in the market for a pup we highly recommend Carla and her kennel Miller Hill Aussies.

  • MP

    Michael P.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    I recently brought home the sweetest Mini Aussie named Charlie from Carla, and I couldn’t be more in love. Charlie is playful, healthy, and so well-socialized — you can tell he was raised in a loving environment. It’s incredibly clear that Carla knows so much about the breed, and she was kind enough to share her knowledge with me both before and after I brought him home. From start to finish, the entire process was less than 10 days, and she made sure he was going to a safe forever home. As a first-time buyer, she was the best possible introduction to working with a breeder. Charlie has been such a good pup from day one — confident, sweet, and never skittish. He settled in so quickly, and it’s clear he had a great start with Carla. I’m so thankful I found her through Good Dog, and I’d absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a healthy, happy Mini Aussie from someone who truly cares.

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